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Add 2/60 and 9/7

1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 1 2/7

2/60 + 9/7 is 277/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 7 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    9/7 = 9 × 60/7 × 60 = 540/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/420 + 540/420 = 14 + 540/420 = 554/420
  5. 554/420 simplified gives 277/210
  6. So, 2/60 + 9/7 = 277/210
    In mixed form: 167/210

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